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Rudolph M. Petruzzelli obituary, Dedham, MA

FUNERAL HOME

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street

Dedham, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 29, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

Rudolph Petruzzelli Obituary

PETRUZZELLI, Rudy Of Norwood, formerly of Dedham, September 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Diana (Giammarco) Petruzzelli. Devoted father of Stephen Petruzzelli and his wife, Florence, of Hull, Melissa Russell and her husband, Gary of West Roxbury, and Brian Petruzzelli of Hermosa Beach, CA. Papa of Matthew, Jonathan, Anthony, and James. Brother of Augustine Petruzzelli and his wife, Phyllis, of Jamaica Plain and the late Frank and Joseph Petruzzelli. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Rudy was an employee of the Massachusetts Port Authority and a member of the Dedham Boosters, Boston Lodge of Elks #10, and proud member of The Teamsters. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Monday, September 29, from 4-7pm. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, September 30, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Denis Church, Westwood, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rudy's memory to the American Red Cross. In 2010, a good Samaritan saved Rudy's life when he went into cardiac arrest. Everyone should learn CPR. redcross.org Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Rudolph Petruzzelli

Sep

29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Sep

30

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Sep

30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Denis Church

Westwood, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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